Improving Fertility

To maximise your fertility, the chance of conceiving, pregnancy outcomes and general health, Fertility First recommends that you:

+ improve your diet – eat less fat and more fibre

+ limit intake of alcohol and caffeinated beverages

+ stop smoking

+ avoid recreational drug use

+ check with your fertility specialist that any medications you are taking will not adversely affect fertility

+ do not wear tight fitting underwear

+ avoid regular use of hot tubs, saunas and electric blankets

+ avoid environmental chemicals such as lead, pesticides and organic solvents, or wear appropriate protective clothing.